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University League Tea

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Group portrait of guests at the University League tea at the home of Dorothy Mendenhall, 205 N. Prospect Avenue. Sitting at the beautiful tea table and pouring were Ruth Page in foreground, and at the other end of the table Katherine R. Mead. In the background is a display of porcelain plates and platters.

Date Created:
November 16, 1934
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
November 16, 1934

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.4971B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0120QI
Legacy ID
WHi 16183

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